A New Title

My son-in-law, Kevin Petersen has been a part of our family since he married our daughter, Corrie Petersen in 1993, but he was really part of our family for three years before that, because he began dating Corrie when she was 15 years old. It was truly love at first sight for these special people. Not many people find their one and only when they are 15 and 19 years old, but they did, and they have lived happily ever after for 32 years of marriage.

These days, Kevin and Corrie have new titles…that of Papa and Grandma. Their marriage was not only blessed with two sons, but now they have two daughters-in-law, a granddaughter, and five grandsons, with one baby on the way. They love being grandparents, and with all those boys, Kevin spends a lot of time on the floor wrestling. I’m not sure he ever expected to be on the floor being attacked by little boys, but he truly loves playing with the kids. The kids really love Kevin, and when he is around, they know it’s going to be a great time. Kevin is always up for playing, no matter how he is feeling at the time. Grandbabies are the next generation of blessings that come from having kids, and Kevin is very blessed with all of his grandbabies.

Kevin and Corrie have been doing some camping this summer and have really enjoyed their time on Casper Mountain. They have always loved camping up there, but during the years when Corrie was in nursing school, it was very difficult to get away for that necessary R and R. Now that nursing school is over, they get to do the things they love again. They have also got to take a trip to Washington to visit my daughter, Amy Royce and her family and attend a Seattle Seahawks game…Kevin’s all-time favorite football team. As for Kevin’s free time, well that is spent working on his project car, a Chevy Monte Carlo. When he gets done, it will be just beautiful. Kevin does excellent work restoring cars. He has been restoring cars for as long as I have known him. He does everything from engine work to paint jobs, but I really think the paint jobs are his favorite part. He loves adding details like pinstriping and such, and it always looks great. Being an artist, Kevin is a natural. Today is Kevin’s birthday. Happy birthday Kevin!! Have a great day!! We love you!!